Chef / Cook
Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Role Overview
- We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef / Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.
- Whether you are executing signature dishes or managing daily station prep, your focus will be on quality, speed, food safety, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, season, and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, slicers, burners).
- Handle prep work efficiently (cutting vegetables, portioning proteins, preparing sauces, and marinades).
- Manage station workload to ensure dishes are completed accurately and sent out promptly during rush hours.
- Maintain strict food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in compliance with local health regulations.
- Keep cooking areas, equipment, surfaces, and utensils clean, organized, and disinfected throughout shift.
- Monitor food temperatures and store raw and cooked items correctly to avoid cross-contamination.
- Monitor station stock levels and communicate inventory shortages to the Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor.
- Label, date, and properly rotate food stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) standards.
Application Closing Date
26th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: admin@whitefieldhotels.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.